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On Labor, Legacy, and the Work That Lasts

On Labor, Legacy, and the Work That Lasts

Labor Day often gets summed up as a long weekend or a change of season—a goodbye to summer and a hello to fall routines. But beneath the barbeques and sales, there’s a deeper truth: Labor Day is about honoring work—the real, soul-filled kind that builds communities, tells stories, and sustains lives.

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The Sponsorship

The Sponsorship

Sponsorships aren’t something I throw around lightly. Let’s be honest—running a small photography business, especially one rooted in fine art and storytelling, isn’t exactly a get-rich-quick operation. Every dollar I spend is intentional. Every investment has to mean something. And this? This means a lot.

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When Client Work Isn’t the Whole Story — Honest Thoughts on Balancing Art and Business

When Client Work Isn’t the Whole Story — Honest Thoughts on Balancing Art and Business

For the past 14 years, I’ve built a photography business centered around client work. Sessions booked, galleries delivered, moments captured for others. It’s been my bread and butter—paying the bills, building relationships, and carving out a space for myself as a trusted photographer in my community.

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The Crest Line Has Arrived: Wear the Legacy

The Crest Line Has Arrived: Wear the Legacy

Earlier this month, I introduced the official crest for Exposure One Studios—a symbol rooted in legacy, storytelling, and equestrian culture. Today, I’m excited to take that vision a step further with the official launch of The Crest Line—a curated apparel collection designed to carry that legacy into everyday life.

This line isn’t just about wearing a logo.
It’s about representing a mindset—where excellence, identity, and art intersect.

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A Mark of Meaning — The Story Behind My New Crest

A Mark of Meaning — The Story Behind My New Crest

Designing a crest for my business wasn’t something I took lightly. It wasn’t just about adding a graphic to a card or watermarking an image—it was about creating a symbol that represents who I am now, and who I’m becoming as an artist.

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Iced Out Casanova's -- Making of A Stud Ad

Iced Out Casanova's -- Making of A  Stud Ad

It isn’t often I get to use my design skills but when I do I have a good time creating something visually compelling. Even when it is tricky because emerging my artistic eye, marketing mind, and images into something that also satisfies clients can be very tricky.

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